Atty. Thomas M. Staunton

Atty. Thomas M. Staunton

Thomas M. Staunton is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, bankruptcy / chapter 11, litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (224) 312-2439 Book Appointment

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About Thomas M. Staunton at a glance

Thomas M. Staunton is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Miller Shakman & Beem LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, commercial re, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1993) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas M. Staunton is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, bankruptcy / chapter 11, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Thomas practices at Miller Shakman & Beem LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas M. Staunton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. Staunton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Thomas M. Staunton is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Illinois →

Commercial Real Estate

Thomas M. Staunton is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

Thomas M. Staunton is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas M. Staunton

Where is Thomas M. Staunton's law office located?
Thomas M. Staunton's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Miller Shakman & Beem LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas M. Staunton handle?
Thomas M. Staunton focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, commercial re, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas M. Staunton practiced law?
Thomas M. Staunton has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Thomas M. Staunton go to law school?
Thomas M. Staunton earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Thomas M. Staunton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993

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